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The BBC's answer to Dynasty, Howards' Way was launched in 1985 with an enormous 1 million pound budget. The main characters in the show were 'best boat designer in the world' Tom Howard, his boutique

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Howards' Way Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 15
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    #1 - Episode 15

    S2:E2

    Brittle Polly Urquhart is delighted by the arrival of American stud Orin. Lynne's amnesia leaves her living in a world of strangers and news from France threatens Tarrant's bourgeoning fashion scene.

    Director:Sarah Hellings
    Writer:Lionel Goldstein

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  2. Howards' Way Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 17
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    #2 - Episode 17

    S2:E4

    As leather-clad Leo mourns for the birds, Mr Shellet plots a dangerous revenge. Ken's ambivalence towards Claude's designs enrages dazzling Jan and silver fox Charles puts a scheme in motion.

    Director:Tristan de Vere Cole
    Writer:Lionel Goldstein

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  3. Howards' Way Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 18
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    #3 - Episode 18

    S2:E5

    Lynne’s transatlantic venture drives a wedge between Tom and Jan. Resistance to the marina development gathers momentum and Jack delivers Shellet an ultimatum. 

    Director:Sarah Hellings
    Writer:Arthur Schmidt

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  4. Howards' Way Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 19
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    #4 - Episode 19

    S2:E6

    There’s concern across Tarrant as Lynne disappears from radar. Abby’s mothering abilities are called into question and the press get wind of swanky Charles’s plans… 

    Director:Sarah Hellings
    Writer:Jeremy Burnham

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  5. Howards' Way Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 21
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    #5 - Episode 21

    S2:E8

    Polly’s revelation leaves fertile Charles in a quandary. Jack’s behaviour causes concern at home and the boatyard, forcing wily Avril into a boardroom decision. 

    Director:Tristan de Vere Cole
    Writer:Jeremy Burnham

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  6. Howards' Way Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 23
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    #6 - Episode 23

    S2:E10

    Oh, happy day! France and Britain are joined in matrimony. Charles’ interests in the Mermaid ruffle feathers in the boardrooms of London and Abby confuses politics with desire. 

    Director:Keith Washington
    Writer:Arthur Schmidt

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  7. Howards' Way Season 2 Episode 11 - Episode 24
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    #7 - Episode 24

    S2:E11

    Abby is seduced by the icy blue eyes of sexy but dangerous fanatic Curtis Jaeger. Leo and Jan come to blows and Tom is left reeling by Avril’s cold and concrete business heart. 

    Director:Keith Washington
    Writer:Lionel Goldstein

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  8. Howards' Way Season 2 Episode 12 - Episode 25
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    #8 - Episode 25

    S2:E12

    Darling Jan proves she’s as wonderful a daughter as she is a mother and lover. Charles finally gains control of the boatyard, but is it just business he’s after? What future is there for the Mermaid when tragedy strikes the Lynnette? 

    Director:Keith Washington
    Writer:Raymond Thompson

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  9. Howards' Way Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 30
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    #9 - Episode 30

    S3:E4

    The competition is on as the Summer Powerboat race , leads to tensions between Ken and Charles. Sir Edward , is approached by Jan with a business proposition and , he has one for her but of a personal nature. Ken , and Sarah are caught in a compromising position.

    Director:Michael E. Briant
    Writer:Jeremy Burnham

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  10. Howards' Way Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 31
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    #10 - Episode 31

    S3:E5

    Jan's newly discovered talent Anna reveals she may be promised to someone and forced to quit the exciting world of fashion. Tom learns the outcome of the trial and can breathe a sigh of relief; meanwhile Leo's business has a new investor.

    Director:Matthew Robinson
    Writer:Jeremy Burnham

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  11. Howards' Way Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 32
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    #11 - Episode 32

    S3:E6

    The Mermaid faces repossession, but a saviour is on hand. Entrepreneurial Jan drives a hard bargain and after agreeing to help Tom out financially, she walks away with a forty percent stake in the boat yard.

    Director:Michael E. Briant
    Writer:Anthony Osborn

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  12. Howards' Way Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 33
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    #12 - Episode 33

    S3:E7

    Impressionable Leo makes a spontaneous decision after meeting Amanda's parents and decides it's time to move their relationship to the next level. Jack's frustration at Jan's interest in the Mermaid begins to show.

    Director:Michael E. Briant
    Writer:Anthony Osborn

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  13. Howards' Way Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 34
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    #13 - Episode 34

    S3:E8

    Avril and Charles are at loggerheads after she decides to put the Barracuda back on the market, with her job on the line will she go ahead? Tensions at the Mermaid mount when a commission for Ken looks possible.

    Director:Frank W. Smith
    Writer:Anthony Osborn

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  14. Howards' Way Season 3 Episode 9 - Episode 35
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    #14 - Episode 35

    S3:E9

    Surprises are in the Tarrant air as Jack receives a blast from the past when his ex Vanessa shows up; Gerald earns a lucrative job offer from Sir Edward and financial assistance from Charles; meanwhile the Barracuda's race is a rewarding one.

    Director:Frank W. Smith
    Writer:Douglas Watkinson

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  15. Howards' Way Season 3 Episode 10 - Episode 36
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    #15 - Episode 36

    S3:E10

    After the success of the Barracuda, a celebration is in order and it's officially launched by Relton. Charles has a new business partner, but he is left reeling after he learns his new investor is in fact his father.

    Director:Michael E. Briant
    Writer:Douglas Watkinson

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  16. Howards' Way Season 3 Episode 11 - Episode 37
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    #16 - Episode 37

    S3:E11

    There's trouble in paradise for young lovers Leo and Amanda, with arguments on the horizon and a shocking discovery awaiting Leo, things aren't looking good. Ken's venture Leisure Cruise is going from strength to strength but Sir Edward could be about to change that.

    Director:Michael E. Briant
    Writer:Raymond Thompson

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  17. Howards' Way Season 3 Episode 12 - Episode 38
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    #17 - Episode 38

    S3:E12

    Gerald is on to Sir Edward's plot to ruin Ken despite his feigned interest in the floatation of Leisure Cruise on the stock market. Tom is left un-impressed when Ken's cheque, for his pending commission at the boat yard, bounces.

    Director:Frank W. Smith
    Writers:Raymond Thompson, Anthony Osborn

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  18. Howards' Way Season 3 Episode 13 - Episode 39
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    #18 - Episode 39

    S3:E13

    The Mermaid's latest boat, The Sprit of Tarrant is a success as are Jan's latest creations. To make up for neglecting her, Charles surprises Avril with a trip to New York, as way of an apology, but tragedy lies ahead for the pair.

    Director:Frank W. Smith
    Writer:Raymond Thompson

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  19. Howards' Way Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 40
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    #19 - Episode 40

    S4:E1

    As air-sea rescue searches for Charles and Avril, Sir Edward waits on Jan's answer to his proposal and Ken Masters looks to cash in on the plummeting Frere Holdings share price.

    Director:Tristan de Vere Cole
    Writer:Raymond Thompson

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  20. Howards' Way Season 4 Episode 2 - Episode 41
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    #20 - Episode 41

    S4:E2

    Jan comes under pressure after a break-in at her design house, Sir Edward involves Tom in plans for the America's Cup and Polly sets her sights on becoming a top business woman. 

    Director:Tristan de Vere Cole
    Writer:Raymond Thompson

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  21. Howards' Way Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 42
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    #21 - Episode 42

    S4:E3

    Avril has discharged herself from the clinic, Jan offers Tom her shares in the Mermaid, Leo races for Relton and Abby does a photoshoot. 

    Director:Alister Hallum
    Writer:Anthony Osborn

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  22. Howards' Way Season 4 Episode 4 - Episode 43
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    #22 - Episode 43

    S4:E4

    Sir Edward and Ken discover their proposed oil site is a designated bird sanctuary, Sarah scuppers a Russian Leisure Cruise deal and could Jack be leaving the Mermaid Yard? 

    Director:Alister Hallum
    Writer:Anthony Osborn

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  23. Howards' Way Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 44
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    #23 - Episode 44

    S4:E5

    Jan is befriended by fashion executive John Soames, Avril discusses her marriage proposal with her father and a big win at the races funds Jack’s plans for a wooden weekender vessel. 

    Director:Roger Jenkins
    Writer:Douglas Watkinson

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  24. Howards' Way Season 4 Episode 6 - Episode 45
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    #24 - Episode 45

    S4:E6

    Sir Edward provides Tom with some unwanted information about his America's Cup rivals, Ken and Sarah's business relationship becomes more acrimonious and Jack collapses on board the Barracuda. 

    Director:Roger Jenkins
    Writer:Douglas Watkinson

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  25. Howards' Way Season 4 Episode 7 - Episode 46
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    #25 - Episode 46

    S4:E7

    A race against time to save Jack's life, counterfeit dresses of Jan’s stolen designs turn up in Guernsey and an embittered Ken is backed into a corner. 

    Director:Alister Hallum
    Writer:Douglas Watkinson

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 15" is the worst rated episode of "Howards' Way". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Sarah Hellings and written by Lionel Goldstein, it aired on 9/11/1986. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 17".